The house even comes with an adorable piano that needs some love and repairs (just like the house!)

Our roofing work in Durham, NC (27705)

Front of house before the awning is installed.

We tore up some of the flooring to see what was underneath...more of our silly curiosity. The very bottom layer is the original lino...it's swirly and very cool.

I refinished our coffee table this weekend. Well, I finished refinishing our coffee table this weekend. I started it a month ago and through a comedy of errors, only got it to be presentable yesterday.

NOTE: Semi-Gloss Verathane seems to leave an almost white finish on wood, regardless of what color the wood is underneath.

Anyhow, I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. Now I just need to get more coasters.

this neat-o curio holder thingie was a present from joe and dana, all the way from wilmington, NC!

Before

Unstained, of course.

I tiled 'em!

Two years later, I have finally gotten around to tapping into the duct that runs through the ceiling.

Making herself at home.

Obdulia and Julian Ventura's home, after their home improvements.

Doing the weight test...

Time to install the counter top.

Goodbye and good riddance.

I tiled 'em!

1. Replace the entry door

2. Garage door replacement

3. Conversion of basement into wine cellar or a small recreational room

4. Use bigger windows to get sufficient light and proper ventilation

5. Bathroom remodelling

6. Landscaping

7. Kitchen remodelling

In the midst of all the chaos and rubble, something was created ==>see next picture.

Top trim piece removed. It looks a bit more ragged because above the door is apparently plaster.

plinth me... I must be dreaming :)

hand carved to match the rest of the house.

New framed closet